The monks journey to Washington, D.C. concluded Wednesday with the same message they've shared for the 100-plus -day journey ...

Many people in the West interpret Buddhism as a path of meditation leading to enlightenment. What many may not know is that this interpretation differs vastly from its practice in East Asia. I have ...

(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition. (The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boddhisatva Avalokiteśvara, considered to be a compassionate protector, is believed to regularly visit Earth. taikrixel/ via ...

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ago, ...

(The Conversation) — The Mahāyāna branch of Buddhism likely emerged around the first centuries A.D. and was most readily carried through the Silk Road and maritime trade routes. (The Conversation) — ...

Lack of institutional sympathy over the centuries, especially at the elite level, may explain why it entered the modern era with relatively little gas in the tank.

Buddhist thought emphasizes positive action to effect change. Source: Wouter de Jong/Pexels The enduring popularity of Buddhist ideas is evident in the ubiquity of “mindfulness” in our world today.

In this article, we will take a look at the 15 most Buddhist countries in the world. From ancient civilizations until the twenty-first century, with the variety and numerous religious organizations ...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) was formulated by psychologist Albert Ellis beginning in 1953. It involved a paradigm shift in therapy for helping emotionally troubled individuals. At that ...